“We have hosted people who have wept over a tamale,” said chef Jorge Vallejo, who founded Quintonil in Mexico City in March 2012. He intentionally chose traditional street food for the menu — insects ...

Jorge Vallejo, chef and owner of the Quintonil restaurant, poses for a portrait in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme) Jorge Vallejo, chef and owner of the Quintonil ...